Description
We're seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver to provide after-school support for a 15-year-old with mobility and personal care needs in Midland, Ontario.

About the Client:
Our daughter is a friendly, talkative teenager who loves spending time on her iPad and chatting about her day at school and friends. She uses a wheelchair for mobility and requires assistance with daily activities. While her speech may take some time to understand initially, she communicates well once you get to know her. She's happy, social, and enjoys engaging with caregivers who bring positive energy.

Responsibilities:

Arrive shortly before 2:00 PM to open the garage door and greet her as she arrives home on the school bus

Assist with transferring her from the bus and wheeling her into the house

Help remove her coat, jacket, and boots upon arrival (may need to let wheelchair dry on entrance rug during winter)

Get her settled comfortably in the living room with her iPad

Prepare and serve light snacks and drinks from provided options

Provide supervision and companionship throughout the afternoon

Assist with diaper changes if needed using the lift system in her bedroom (school typically changes her before departure)

Optional: Help change her into pajamas before parent arrives home

Light housekeeping tasks such as laundry may be requested

During winter months: Explicit a path through snow on the driveway to ensure wheelchair accessibility (not full driveway clearing)

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with teenagers or individuals with mobility challenges





Comfortable using patient lift systems for transfers and personal care

Ability to assist with toileting and diaper changes with dignity and respect

Patient communicator who takes time to understand speech differences

Reliable, punctual, and brings positive energy

Takes initiative and communicates clearly with family

Comfortable entering the home independently using provided access code

English and/or French speaking

Schedule
Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM during the school year, starting September 8th. This is a recurring daily position needed throughout the academic year with potential for renewal.

Pay & Hours
CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$405.00/week

CAD$405.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based On 5 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 2:00pm-5:00pm

Tuesday 2:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday 2:00pm-5:00pm

Friday 2:00pm-5:00pm

Within 1 month

Location
Care needs
Mobility support
Personal care
Meal prep
Companionship
Requirements
License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Considerations

Physical lifting may be required

Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

Experience with pediatric or teen care required. Must be comfortable using patient lifts for transfers and diaper changes. Caregiver should be patient, positive, and able to engage appropriately with a 15-year-old who enjoys conversation and iPad time. Wheelchair accessibility support needed for winter conditions including potential light snow clearing of pathway.

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